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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
OCTOBER 2022
WHEREAS, anyone can be a victim of domestic violence regardless of age, sex,
ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or religion; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence in any community may exist as a hidden, silent,
and often unrecognized reality that is often not reported to
authorities; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to challenge the assumptions made about domestic
violence, become proactive in preventing domestic violence and
hold offenders accountable; and
WHEREAS, the City of Apache Junction, the Apache Junction Police
Department, A New Leaf, and other agencies, organizations and
state coalitions across Arizona and the nation are committed to
preventing domestic violence by promoting prevention awareness
campaigns, educating the community and advocating for victim's
rights.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Walter "Chip" Wilson, Mayor of the City of Apache
Junction, Arizona, do hereby proclaim October 2022 as
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
in Apache Junction and urge all citizens to work together to prevent domestic
violence.
Signed and attested to this .% day of bc,- 2022.
V
WALTER"CHIP" WILSON
Mayor ATTEST:
ER OENA
City Clerk